Code: PAT-017
Level: Strenuous
Levels Explained
Regular Departures
Every Wednesday
- Price:
2 people US$ 2,400
3 people US$ 2,338
4 people US$ 1,988

5% DISCOUNT IF BOOKED BEFORE OCTOBER 30th 2006!!


Accommodations:
3 nights Cascada EcoCamp;
1 night Cascada Upgraded Camp;
5 nights Camping.

- Facts about the trip
- Detailed Itinerary

- Suggested Reading and Links

- What is an Ecocamp?

Download a Torres del Paine National Park Map


SUGGESTED EXTENSIONS
We suggest the following itineraries as pre or post extensions to this trip:

- KAY-011 Sea Kayaking Patagonia
 Leave Torres del Paine seakayaking the Serrano River.

- PAT-028 Serrano Navigation
 The best way to start or finish any of our Torres del Paine trips. Just 1 extra day needed!

- PAT-090 - Fitz Roy trek
 Continue to Argentina´s Patagonia when finishing your Torres del Paine trek. Discover, in 7 day, the Perito Moreno Glacier, Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitzroy in los Glaciares National Park!

Patagonia - Torres del Paine Trekking Circuit

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The Torres del Paine circuit around the famous craggy mountains that crown this park in Patagonia is one of the world´s classic trekking routes. Breathtaking views together with glaciers, rivers, lakes, forests and abundant wildlife provide the trip with constantly changing sceneries and experiences. This is one of the greatest scenic wonders of the world and one of those places to which all serious mountain-lovers must make a pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime.The circuit, rated strenuous, covers a distance of approx. 115 kms/72 miles. The trek is best done in an anticlockwise direction that saves the hardest sections until later and prevent the walkers from being stopped by strong wind currents. During summer (Dec-Mar) there are 18 hours of daylight which give the explorers plenty of time for the walking journey.
Cascada Expediciones operates the full Paine circuit trek in Patagonia with horsepack support and offers an optional porters support for your personal belongs, allowing you to complete this demanding, but exhilarating adventure, only carrying your day pack.

ITINERARY

-Day 1(Wed), Morning arrival in Punta Arenas and transfer (345 km/ 216miles /5hrs) to EcoCamp Las Torres with stops at Puerto Natales and Cueva del Milodón;  -Day 2 (Thur), We start with the celebrated hike 5-7hrs (10km/6.25miles) to the foot of the impressive granite El Paine massif and return to Eco Camp for overnight. -Day 3 (Fri) Trekking by Laguna Azul to Dickson Lake. Continue alongside Rio Paine, stopping at a lookout point with a wonderful panoramic view of Lago Paine below. Horse-pack support to carry communal gear and your personal pack. Camping in the Dickson Valley; Day 4 (Sat),Today we will trek north to Lago Quemado and get close to the beautiful Dickson Glacier and its iceberg-filled lake; -Day 5 (Sun), Trek 4hrs following Los Perros river through virgin beech forests. Packhorse escort ends here; -Day 6 (Mon), From today porters will carry everyone luggage with a maximum of 7kg per person, extra load is sent back with packhorses. The trek reaches the highest point of the circuit at John Gardner’s Pass (1,300m/4,300ft) with an awe-inspiring view over Grey glacier. Set up camp at El Paso or at Guardas. -Day 7 (Tue), Trek (4hrs) forested slopes to Camp Grey where we set up camp a few meters from the beach overlooking the towering glacier walls. -Day 8 (Wed), Morning to approach the glacier. Trek 4-6hrs alongside Grey Glacier until descending to Lago Pehoe with its well equipped campsites; -Day 9 (Thur), Reach camp Italiano and continue up a steep trail to Mirador del Frances (6-8hrs rt) a magnificent setting surrounded by steep rock peaks on all sides. Return to Camp Pehoe and sail across Pehoe Lake (30 min). Transfer to EcoCamp for farewell dinner and overnight; -Day 10 (Fri), Board the vehicle towards Punta Arenas airport.

 

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CASCADA EXPEDICIONES, Don Carlos 3219, Las Condes - Santiago, CHILE. Phone: (56)(2) 2329878
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